Origin
Clifton, NJ
Late night in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton, NJ
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Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Donna Drive, Olga B Terrace, Hutton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 54.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Donna Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Drive | — | — |
| Olga B Terrace | — | — |
| Hutton Road | — | — |
| Clifton Avenue | — | — |
| Allwood Road | — | — |
| NJ 3 West | — | — |
| State Route 3 | — | — |
| GSP South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Donna Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Monmouth Beach, NJ.
1
Start on Holly Street
515 ft
·
27 sec
·
Holly Street
2
Turn left onto Donna Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Donna Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
443 ft
·
21 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
4
Turn right onto Hutton Road
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hutton Road
5
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
Olga B Terrace
6
Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Allwood Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Allwood Road
8
Take the ramp left toward NJ 3 West, GSP South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 3 West, GSP South
9
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
305 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 3
10
Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
GSP South
11
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
13
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
16
Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Newman Springs Road
17
Continue on Newman Springs Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newman Springs Road
18
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broad Street
19
Turn right onto Pinckney Road
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pinckney Road
20
Continue on Branch Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Branch Avenue
21
Turn left onto Rumson Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rumson Road
22
Turn right onto Seven Bridges Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Bridges Road
23
Continue on Myrtle Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
24
Turn left onto Monmouth Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Monmouth Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Patten Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Patten Avenue
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Wesley Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Wesley Street
27
Continue on Riverdale Avenue
469 ft
·
16 sec
·
Riverdale Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Clifton, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Clifton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monmouth Beach, NJ
The final approach into Monmouth Beach, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Late night in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Donna Drive, Olga B Terrace, Hutton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 miles from Clifton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Clifton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clifton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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